Databasenoun
(general) A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.
βI have a database of all my contacts in my personal organizer.β;
Repositorynoun
A location for storage, often for safety or preservation.
Databasenoun
(computing) A set of tables in a database(1).
βThe "books" database will have three tables, and the "customers" database will have two tables.β;
Repositorynoun
(computing) a storage location for files, such as downloadable software packages, or files in a source control system.
Databasenoun
(computing) A software program for storing, retrieving and manipulating a database(1).
βWhich database do you use: MySQL or Oracle?β;
Repositorynoun
A burial vault.
Databasenoun
(computing) A combination of (1) and (2).
Repositorynoun
(figurative) A person to whom a secret is entrusted.
Databaseverb
To enter data into a database.
Repositorynoun
(dated) A place where things are kept for sale; a shop.
Databasenoun
an organized body of related information.
Repositorynoun
A place where things are or may be reposited, or laid up, for safety or preservation; a depository.
Databasenoun
an organized body of related information
Repositorynoun
a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
Database
In computing, a database is an organized collection of data stored and accessed electronically from a computer system. Where databases are more complex they are often developed using formal design and modeling techniques.
Repositorynoun
a person to whom a secret is entrusted
Repositorynoun
a burial vault (usually for some famous person)